Francesco first popped onto my radar on X. No, nothing dodgy! I mean X as in the old Twitter (it’s thriving, fyi).
Anyway, film photography is alive and well.
Especially in Italy’s far south.
Sicily, to be precise, where Francesco is from. Although he currently lives on the mainland.
And having been to Italy a few times since living in Switzerland, I could immediately appreciate his passion - or passione - for his craft.
Needles to say, I was very stoked when he said he’d be open to sitting down for a chat.
You know, just some everyday awesomeness.
We kept it short(ish), with the goal of doing a few more catch-ups, as we both enjoy talking about photography both as a craft and as a medium for experiencing ones surroundings more deeply.
He photographs exclusively on medium format film cameras for his projects.
It’s slow.
It’s real.
But above all, it’s bellissimo!
From his website:
“Through my photos, I strive to uncover hidden truths that require an open-minded approach to be fully understood. Each shot captures a unique moment, brimming with emotions and significance.
Inspired by the artistic movement "New Topographics," I am committed to capturing landscapes altered by human intervention and their interconnectedness. Through my images, I document how time shapes our environment, revealing beauty even in seemingly mundane things.”
One of his big ventures at the moment is documenting the American Midwest on film, and he’s just gotten back from a trip there.
You can catch up with that project in his newsletter on Substack, here.
Watch and listen to the (video) podcast above and join us for some friendly discussion in the comments below.
Also, remember to check out Francesco on the line:
Enjoy.
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Until the next conversation ✌🏽.
Ciao!
Ep. 09 - Francesco Aglieri Rinella (Fotografo Italiano)